Public Health

How to avoid catching flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses this winter  – UK Health Security Agency

As we brace ourselves for chillier days and look forward to more indoor gatherings and seasonal social events with friends and family, now is...

What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK? – UK Health Security Agency

Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety...

How to protect your home and family from the invisible danger of carbon monoxide – UK Health Security Agency

As the weather turns colder and we close our windows and turn on our heating, there's an invisible danger that can leak into our...

How well will I be protected from flu this year with the current UK influenza vaccines? – UK Health Security Agency

You may wonder why you need to have a flu vaccine every year, and how effective the flu vaccines are in preventing you from...

What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself – UK Health Security Agency

Meningitis is a serious condition where the protective layers (meninges) around the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. It has many causes, such as different...

What to do if you catch it and helping to stop the spread – UK Health Security Agency

Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although you can catch it throughout the year, including during summer), is a stomach bug that...

Why some people suffer more than others during heatwaves – UK Health Security Agency

While many of us revel in the hot summer sunshine, others are at risk of developing heat-related complications such as sunstroke and heatstroke. In this...
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